“Thank you, Governor Brown, for signing such an important piece of legislation that will allow the hard-working parents of our students to rest a little easier tonight knowing they will see an increase to their hard-earned minimum wage. The economic downturn has significantly impacted California’s students at school and at home, and increasing the minimum wage demonstrates a true commitment to our families and communities. We hope that along with the hard work we’re doing as a state to ensure every child has a fair shot at a quality education, this increase will mean a positive change at home as well.”

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The 325,000-member CTA is affiliated with the 3.2 million-member National Education Association.